Child Support Enforcement Privatization: Challenges in Ensuring Accountability for Program Results
T-HEHS-98-22
Published: Nov 04, 1997. Publicly Released: Nov 04, 1997.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the privatization of child support enforcement, focusing on: (1) whether privatization has increased; (2) whether privatization has increased efficiency and effectiveness; (3) the main challenges stemming from privatization; and (4) the federal government's role in this critical area.
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Child support paymentsContract oversightContract performanceContract termsCost effectiveness analysisstate relationsPrivatizationService contractsState programsLocal governments